it'll stay in tune for a while, then the notes will go either sharp or flat. why does it do this, and how do I fix this? (sorry if this is in the wrong category, theres no category for instruments :( )
2006-08-21 14:47:30 · 15 answers · asked by Toxic_advil 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
you can't fix it, it's just how it works. it's probably because you're strings are new, until they've been worn in a bit they're gonna keep going out of tune very easily, just keep tuning them back up and playing them and soon you won't need to tune them as often!
2006-08-21 14:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have nylon strings, they will go out of tune from the heat of your hands or your body heat through the guitar. Classical/Spanish/Flamenco guitarists all end up re-tuning practically between every song.
If it's not nylon strings, then you could need to replace the tuning pegs / gears...they may be slipping as you play. It could be the strings are old, or not the right ones for the instrument. It could be it's warped.
I would suggest you take it to a good music store and ask them.
2006-08-21 22:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe go to the music store and have them show you how to wrap the strings under the post holes and then through and then trimm them so it slips less also the tuning pegs on some guitars can slip as they wear so check to see if the screws in the center of the tuning gears are tight careful just a little tension with the screw driver dont strip the nut out with too much power and thats the usual suspects a guitar player since 1972 ive got a new epiphone im trying now but have owned dozens of nice old axes
2006-08-21 21:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for guitars to go out of tune. It can happen for a number of reasons:
new strings - take a while to 'break in' and tend to be stretchy at first
hard playing - can really stretch the strings and alter the tuning, especially if you don't have good winders or are using a whammy bar
low end guitar/winders - will not hold tuning as well as a better guitar/winders
temperature/humidity - changes in temp/humidity affect the shape of the body and the elasticity of the strings (be careful to keep your guitar properly humidified it can be permanently damaged otherwise!)
2006-08-21 21:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its acoustic, it may have too much moisture, or it could also be too dry. Acoustic or electric, its most likely a neck problem. You could take your guitar to a luthier (guitar repairman) and have the neck reset. The cost of this varies, but is usually a good investment if the guitar cost you over $300 or so.
The only other thing is it could be as easy as changing the strings. If you haven't changed them in a few months the strings aren't going to stay in tune. If you aren't sure how to do this, you could even have them change the strings for you at guitar center and watch as they do it, so you could do it yourself the next time.
~Floating
2006-08-21 21:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by wusscore84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm... well... a good reason might be that you have new strings. If not its the weather conditions because weather can make a guitar go out of tune fairly easily. Also if it has a whammy bar that will also make it go out of tune faster. If you don't have new strings, hot/cold weather (80+Degrees or 40 or lower Degrees) or if it doesn't have a whammy bar, you should take it into a local shop to have it looked at.
2006-08-21 22:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guitar strings change their tension for various reasons. New strings easily go out of tune just as the older the strings the harder it is to keep a good tone. Also, changes in temperature can affect them as well as the quality of the string.
I usually buy high tension 'recording quality' strings, and keep my guitar in its case between uses, stored in a place that doesn't have rapid temperature changes.
It may also be that the neck of your guitar is loose and needs adjustment..
One last thing...strings are designed to be tuned to a specific pitch. If your guitar is not tuned to 'concert pitch' it will be hard to get them to sound in tune as you change from chord to chord. Pick up your phone and listen to the dial tone. The dial tone is the 'A' string. Tune around that pitch.
2006-08-21 21:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by markus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the acoustic guitar...
If the tuning keys are thrashed they won't hold the pull. Also check to see if your strings are old or if you thread them wrong to begin with. They will surely slip if that is the case.
2006-08-21 21:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by kms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheap guitars don't hold a tune.
one way to improve the tuning would be to get new quality tuning heads.
Schaller is a good brand.
2006-08-21 21:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most guitars sold come right out of the box. they need to be readjusted (everything) take it to a qualified dealer and have him do a tune up on it.
2006-08-22 14:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Jeffrey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋